Hunting

Many Midwest states and outdoor organizations are now trying to reach groups that haven’t historically participated in hunting — including women. But while women make up about a third of new hunters, many face barriers to break into and continue with the sport.

The number of hunters is in decline and impacting on the economy in northeast Michigan. WCMU's David Nicholas spoke with Steve Schulwitz of the Alpena News to learn more about the shifting trends in hunting.

Game managers say there are too many deer in parts of the state’s Lower Peninsula. The Michigan Natural Resources Commission has added days to the deer hunting season.

Tuesday marked the first day of the deer hunting season in Michigan. According to the Department of Natural Resource's 2023 harvest survey, 80,000 people participated in archery season last year.

The first round of elk season in Michigan has started, and the state says it will give a financial reward to tipsters who successfully report illegal poaching.

Michigan is getting new deer hunting regulations for the 2024 season. The changes come after a months-long recommendation process.

Fewer hunters are heading to deer camp, and more Michiganders are affected by the annoyances — and dangers — of a bigger herd. The Natural Resources Commission votes on new regulations Thursday. Will it help?

New deer hunting regulations might come out to control the deer population on July 11. Local farmers say deer are damaging their crops.

Firearm hunting season started this past week, contributing to increased deer activity across the state. Now, state officials are urging the public to be mindful of deer road-crossings this time of year.

Chronic wasting disease — which affects deer, elk and moose — continues to spread throughout the Great Plains and Midwest. Just this year, authorities in western Oklahoma detected the state’s first case in a free-ranging deer.